[Raycpa]

When I think about this, this is huge. I would think that Scalia cares very deeply about the issues he has decided and will decide. The future makeup of the court has to be the single most important thing to him right now.

If he didn't want Miers appointed, his best actions at this time would be to keep quiet or to opine that experience is helpful. It would be easy. He would simply say he didn't want to effect the outcome.

If he wanted her appointed, he would find a reporter and do his best to stay objective but further her cause to be approved.

The fact he furthered her cause to be approved strongly suggests he wants her on the court.

[Howlin]

You have hit upon the most important fact: that he said anything at all is astounding.